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The number of people aged 85 and over in Ireland is set to more than double by 2043

Deepening fragmentation in nursing home sector - report

Ireland's nursing home care sector faces deepening fragmentation, widening inequities, and unsustainable pressure on residents, families, and staff, according to a paper published by Nursing Homes Ireland.

Ireland • 30 Jul

The survey by BDO Ireland found that 34 homes had closed in the past two years

51% of nursing homes not making a profit - survey

More than half (51%) of Irish nursing homes did not report a profit last year, according to a survey by BDO Ireland, which was conducted for representative body Nursing Homes Ireland.

Business • 28 Nov 24

Fees paid to nursing homes under Fair Deal vary from county to county with homes in Donegal receiving the lowest rate nationally

More smaller nursing homes at risk of closure - report

More nursing homes - especially smaller facilities in particular areas of the country - are facing closure because of higher costs, a report compiled by consultants BDO for Nursing Homes Ireland has concluded.

Business • 05 Sep 22

Nursing Homes Ireland said the Fair Deal Scheme is not fit for purpose

Nursing homes seek €3,500 yearly increase under scheme

The Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland has called for a €69 weekly increase per resident under the Fair Deal Scheme as more nursing homes face the threat of closure.

Ireland • 11 Aug 22

Accenture says that from 2015 to 2020, operating costs for nursing homes have risen by 37.6%

Govt accused of 'apathy' over support for nursing homes

The Government has been accused of "apathy" around the implementation of support structures for nursing home residents and staff following Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 18 Aug 21

Tadhg Daly said some people have legitimate concerns that must be addressed

Homes to record staff who choose not to be vaccinated

The CEO of Nursing Homes Ireland has said nursing homes would be keeping records of staff who have chosen not to receive the Covid-19 vaccination.

Coronavirus • 09 Feb 21

Concern over community transmission of virus in nursing homes (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Nursing home group calls for guidelines on visitors

Full visitor restrictions for nursing homes need to be revisited because of increased Covid-19 community transmission numbers, according to Nursing Homes Ireland.

Coronavirus • 19 Aug 20

The Oireachtas Committee examining the Covid-19 crisis has been discussing the nursing homes sector

NHI repeatedly requested aid from Department of Health

Nursing Homes Ireland repeatedly requested the Department of Health to come to the aid of the sector in the battle with coronavirus, according to correspondence released by the department.

Coronavirus • 26 May 20

More than half of the deaths from the virus in this country have been associated with nursing homes (File image)

Covid-19: Nursing home group seeks 'national approach'

The chief executive of Nursing Homes Ireland has said there needs to be a "national approach to a national emergency" to tackle the spread of Covid-19 in nursing homes.

Coronavirus • 19 Apr 20

Nursing Homes Ireland has said it will cooperate fully with the competition authority

'Serious concerns' lead to probe of nursing home prices

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says it has started an examination of information provided to it in relation to potential anti-competitive conduct in the private nursing home sector.

Nursing Homes • 18 Oct 17

Nursing Homes Ireland